When I talk about rappers with potential, I often talk about Markis Apollo. Portland born, Dallas raised, and back in the town, the young rapper pushes a curious brand of lyrical trap that’s hard to ignore.
His latest – I think – works really well. A dark and gritty trunk rattler anchored by clever bars, Apollo navigates the dynamic soundscape expertly, though the hook may leave a little something to be desired. Still, the feeling in this song shines through and the last verse is insane, and so that’s why I chose to post this instead of the other track he sent me. I need an album full of this right here. #OutHere